Supplier Assistant (Freight)

Overview

Supplier Assistant (Freight) — Salary £28,000-£30,000. Location: Burton-On-Trent (DE14). Previous experience in Roadfreight or Transport Operations required.

We are recruiting for a SUPPLIER ASSISTANT to join an International Logistics organisation based in Burton-On-Trent.

The position of SUPPLIER ASSISTANT will be starting in March 2026 and interviews will start Jan/Feb for the right candidate, and the hours of work are Monday to Friday 8.30 – 5.30pm offering a salary of £28,000-£30,000 depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage external transport providers, including overseeing compliance, supplier/customer liaison, and meticulous record-keeping, ensuring adherence to transport laws and safety standards for efficient, legal, and cost-effective operations.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Compliance & Legal:
  • Carrier Management EU, NON EU and UK markets
  • Knowledge of markets, timings and service levels
  • F/L, H/L, Groupage freight, same day express, urgent hand carrier
  • Full pricing and good margin negotiations
  • Strong communications skills
• Follow the company’s supplier selection & approval process; creation of supplier accounts within the company
• Continual monitoring of legal compliance utilising various databases
• Monitoring of compliance to company policy and performance targets
• Identify areas for development of new suppliers or extension of existing suppliers in line with the key strategic needs of the business